The candy man

Golden ticket: San Diego Junior Theatre premieres its take on Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” a tale about Charlie Bucket and his tour of the most magical chocolate factory in the world. Unlike the 1971 movie, however, you won’t see golden geese or fizzy lifting drink, but you will hear classic songs like “The Candy Man,” “I Want It Now!” and “Pure Imagination.”

Family fun: Though the play is based on the 2005 movie, this performance is suitable for all ages. Instead of the strange Johnny Depp version of Willy Wonka, the part will by played by 14-year-old Isaac Brieske. Scott Roberts, 13, stars as Charlie.

Wonka family: Leonard Stone, the man who played Sam Beauregarde ﻿(“Violet, you’re turning violet, Violet!”) in the 1971 movie, lives in San Diego and will attend the play on opening night.